Problem and Solution

One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked? which text structure is this?

• directions

• problem and solution 

• cause and effect

• description and list

The _________ happens at the end of the story- it is how the problem is solved.

• Events

• Characters

• Solution

• Problem

The ________ happens at the beginning or middle of the story- it is the big event or something that goes wrong.

• Problem

• Solution

• Character

• Events

A conflict 

• Compare

•  Cause 

• Effect 

• Problem

A solution is

• an event or challenge that causes trouble

• the answer that solves the problem

Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological

• Cause & Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare/Contrast

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?

• cause and effect

• description

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

• The text would explain the steps of an event in time order

• The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue

• The text would show how two things are similar and different

• The text would define and describe one main topic

Which of the following sentences best illustrates a problem and solution structure?

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• The car wouldn't start, so I called a mechanic.

• She loves reading books about history.

• The cake was delicious and everyone enjoyed it.